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Title: ring or no ring
Post by: salmonoid on Dec 08, 2003, 05:18 PM

just wondering everyones opinion on the snap ring with sweedish pimples. seems if not used and tied directly line usualy breaks where the knot is when i get a strike. didn't know if i should try a different type of knot. thanks .    :'(

Title: Re:ring or no ring
Post by: Bob_D on Dec 08, 2003, 07:18 PM

If it's breaking at the knot you need to do something differently. What knot are you using? What type of line? Foro snaps easier then mono.

Oh...And use a ring or tie a loop with jigging spoons. Tying directly to the spoon retards the action on the fall.

Bob

Title: Re:ring or no ring
Post by: Jbarker on Dec 10, 2003, 12:44 PM

I always add a split ring if the spoons don't come with one. I don't have a problem with my knots breaking when I tied directly but they would slip on me. With the ring this never happens and the action is 100% better!
J.M.O

Title: Re:ring or no ring
Post by: FullTmeDad on Dec 10, 2003, 06:03 PM

I agree, I always add a split ring if it's not there. Much better action and the knots seem to hold better.

Title: Re:ring or no ring
Post by: mooseslayer on Dec 21, 2003, 12:37 AM

I TAKE OFF THE SPLIT RING AND USE A SMALL BLACK SNAP SWIVEL. WORKS GREAT AND EAISIER TO CHANGE LURES.

Title: Re:ring or no ring
Post by: NAD42 on Dec 25, 2003, 07:30 PM

RING...with barrel swivel...period.

Title: Re:ring or no ring
Post by: IceKing on Dec 27, 2003, 02:39 PM

I use the snap swivel without the ring. Works for me.